The disaster has been made worse by the number of residents suffering from chronic illnesses and a shortage of doctors.
Environmental Health
From harmful dust to toxic fumes, poor oversight is blamed as school repairs make the same mistakes again and again.
At aging Philadelphia schools, asbestos is a lurking health threat to children and staff. Tests find alarming levels, even after repair work is done.
At aging Philadelphia schools, asbestos is a lurking health threat to children and staff. Tests by the Inquirer and Daily News at 11 schools found alarming levels of fibers in settled dust, even after repair work was done.
Many Philadelphia schools are incubators for illness, with environmental hazards that endanger students and hinder learning.
This reporting is supported by the University of Southern California Center for Health Journalism National Fellowship.
In a community known as Deep East Oakland, health care providers and nonprofits are seeking new ways to inform and treat those living with asthma.
Pharmacy deserts are a growing problem in Chicago. Tribune reporter Eseosa Olumhense discusses how she reported on the worrying trend.
Gentrification threatens the health of black residents in Washington D.C. “This dynamic can have a profound effect on mental health and the civic engagement [of city residents]," one Georgetown professor said.
At Los Angeles Unified's 15 wellness centers and through in-class screenings, the district is stepping efforts to help students cope with extremely high levels of trauma and toxic stress.